By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) have provided more information on a pilot hiking reservation system set to start on May 1. The permit website went live at … [Read more...] about AMR permits: Your questions answered
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Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking some iconic Adirondack High Peaks trails will require a reservation for people looking to head out across the Adirondack Mountain Reserve this summer, reserve owners and state conservation officials announced. Parking … [Read more...] about Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
State’s highest court hears forest preserve tree cutting case
By Gwendolyn Craig An hour of oral arguments summed up nearly eight years of litigation on Tuesday in the state’s highest court, which will soon decide what qualifies as a constitutionally protected tree in the Adirondack Forest … [Read more...] about State’s highest court hears forest preserve tree cutting case
DEC stalling on release of High Peaks visitor recommendations
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation has delayed for months releasing an advisory group’s recommendations for managing visitors in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks, leaving the public with piecemeal information … [Read more...] about DEC stalling on release of High Peaks visitor recommendations
Forest preserve off the table for additional Army training, say ad hoc committee members
By Gwendolyn Craig The U.S. Army at Fort Drum is revising its programmatic environmental assessment for additional training in the Adirondacks region, which will be available for the public’s review at a future date. The Army will avoid forest … [Read more...] about Forest preserve off the table for additional Army training, say ad hoc committee members
Saranac Lake Marina project back in court
By Gwendolyn Craig Saranac Lake Marina’s expansion project is temporarily on hold again, after an Essex County judge signed a restraining order on Jan. 6 preventing any work. The project could be on hold indefinitely, depending on the outcome of a … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake Marina project back in court